Seattle hosts Dallas following Ogunbowale’s 27-point showing
May 25, 2023 GMTDallas Wings (1-0) at Seattle Storm (0-1, 0-1 Western Conference)
Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas faces the Seattle Storm after Arike Ogunbowale scored 27 points in the Wings' 85-78 victory over the Atlanta Dream.
Talbot to miss 2023 WNBA season after injury in Australia
February 20, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Three weeks after signing with the Los Angeles Sparks, forward Stephanie Talbot will miss the upcoming WNBA season after getting hurt in her native Australia.
The Sparks said Monday they learned that Talbot suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the Adelaide Lightning of the WNBL, where she was league MVP in 2020.
Breanna Stewart headlines WNBA free agency list
January 21, 2023 GMTBreanna Stewart is the biggest WNBA free agent on the market this offseason and the former MVP has a host of teams courting her, including the Seattle Storm where she's spent her entire career.
She's one of five former league MVPs who are unrestricted free agents this year.
Wings to host Storm Friday
December 5, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (6-5, 2-4 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (6-5, 3-2 Western Conference)
Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Wings host the Seattle Storm.
Top scorers face off in Dallas-Seattle matchup
December 5, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (7-5, 3-4 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (6-6, 3-3 Western Conference)
Arlington, Texas; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Arike Ogunbowale and Breanna Stewart meet when Dallas squares off against Seattle.
Sue Bird’s career ends as Aces top Storm to reach to Finals
September 7, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — This time there were tears, on the court and in the stands. The finality of the situation finally hitting Sue Bird and the thousands that showed up hoping to see her career continue for at least 40 more minutes.
Appreciation: Sue Bird gives basketball lasting assist
September 7, 2022 GMTSue Bird just knows how to win. That's what she does. It's what she has always done. Few in sports can rival the success the point guard has had in women's basketball. Bill Russell and Serena Williams come to mind.
Aces top Storm to reach WNBA Finals, end Sue Bird’s career
September 7, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird’s career came to an end Tuesday night as Chelsea Gray scored 15 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter and the Las Vegas Aces advanced to the WNBA Finals with a 97-92 win over the Seattle Storm in Game 4 of their semifinal series.
Aces try to secure semifinals victory over the Storm
September 5, 2022 GMTLas Vegas Aces (26-10, 15-3 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (22-14, 10-8 Western Conference)
Seattle; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces look to clinch the series over the Seattle Storm in game of the WNBA playoffs semifinals.
Young beats buzzer, Aces top Storm 110-98 in OT in Game 3
September 4, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Before she tried encapsulating one of the more memorable WNBA playoff games, Becky Hammon let out a little chuckle.
“That was a hell of a game. I don't know if I've ever been a part of something like that," the Las Vegas Aces coach said.
Seattle Storm to face the Las Vegas Aces Sunday
September 3, 2022 GMTLas Vegas Aces (26-10, 15-3 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (22-14, 10-8 Western Conference)
Seattle; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Storm face the Las Vegas Aces.
A’ja Wilson helps Aces even WNBA playoff series with Storm
September 1, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson didn’t like the feeling after a Game 1 loss of the semifinals in the WNBA playoffs, scoring just eight points.
She responded with a career playoff-high 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 78-73 in Game 2 on Wednesday night and even the series.
Aces and Sky even playoff series with Game 2 wins
September 1, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 33 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 78-73 in Game 2 of the semifinals Wednesday night and even the WNBA playoff series.
Chelsea Gray finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for the Aces, while Kelsey Plum added 18 points.
Seattle visits Las Vegas with 1-0 series lead
August 30, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (22-14, 10-8 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (26-10, 15-3 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Storm visit the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the series.
Loyd has 26, sends Storm over Aces in WNBA semis opener
August 29, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Seattle Storm are the lowest remaining seed in the postseason and came in looking to steal at least one of the first two road games against the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals.
Aces to host Storm Sunday
August 27, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (22-14, 10-8 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (26-10, 15-3 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces square off against the Seattle Storm.
Storm sweeps Mystics in WNBA playoffs, advances to face Aces
August 21, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Sue Bird added season highs of 18 points and 10 assists and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 97-84 on Sunday to sweep the first-round series.
Stewart, Bird help Storm beat Mystics 97-84 to sweep series
August 21, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Sue Bird added season highs of 18 points and 10 assists, and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 97-84 on Sunday to sweep their opening-round series.
Gray, record-setting Aces beat Mercury 117-80, sweep series
August 21, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Chelsea Gray had 27 points and eight assists and hit a career-high seven of Las Vegas' WNBA playoff-record 23 3-pointers and the Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 117-80 on Saturday night to sweep the best-of-three series.
Storm take 1-0 lead into game against the Mystics
August 20, 2022 GMTWashington Mystics (22-12, 11-7 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (22-14, 10-8 Western Conference)
Seattle; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Storm host the Washington Mystics in the first round of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series.
Stewart has 23 points, Storm beat Mystics 86-83 in Game 1
August 19, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Jewell Loyd scored 12 of her 16 points in the final five minutes and the fourth-seeded Seattle Storm beat the fifth-seeded Washington Mystics 86-83 on Thursday night.
Loyd has big finish, Storm beat Mystics 86-83 in Game 1
August 19, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Jewell Loyd scored 12 of her 16 points in the final five minutes and the fourth-seeded Seattle Storm beat the fifth-seeded Washington Mystics 86-83 on Thursday night.
Seattle starts playoffs against Washington
August 17, 2022 GMTWashington Mystics (22-12, 11-7 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (22-14, 10-8 Western Conference)
Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Storm host the Washington Mystics in game one of the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
Breanna Stewart earns AP WNBA Player of the Year honors
August 16, 2022 GMTBreanna Stewart is always looking for ways to improve her game. This season, her efforts culminated in more career milestones.
The Seattle Storm forward led the WNBA in scoring for the first time in her career, averaging 21.8 points, and Tuesday she became the first player to repeat as The Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year.
Aces beat Storm, finish regular season WNBA-best 26-10
August 15, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Chelsea Gray had 33 points, seven rebounds and nine assists and Las Vegas wrapped up the best regular-season record in the WNBA, beating the Seattle Storm 109-100 in the regular-season finale Sunday.
Storm secure No. 4 seed, spoil Fowles’ home finale for Lynx
August 13, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tina Charles had 23 points and nine rebounds, Jewell Loyd scored 21 points and the Seattle Storm secured the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoffs with a 96-69 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night, spoiling Sylvia Fowles’ final regular-season home game.
Plum and Las Vegas play Stewart and the Storm
August 13, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (22-13, 10-7 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (25-10, 14-3 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: A pair of the WNBA's best scorers, Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart, meet when Las Vegas and Seattle face off.
Charles, Loyd help Storm beat Lynx to clinch No. 4 seed
August 13, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tina Charles had 23 points and nine rebounds, Jewell Loyd scored 21 points and the Seattle Storm secured the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoffs with a 96-69 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night, spoiling Sylvia Fowles’ final regular-season home game.
Stewart, Storm set for matchup with the Lynx
August 11, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (21-13, 9-7 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (14-20, 8-9 Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm visit the Minnesota Lynx.
Seattle sets assist record in 111-100 win over Chicago
August 10, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a 111-100 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Storm set WNBA record with 37 assists, beat Sky 111-100
August 10, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a 111-100 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Chicago hosts Seattle after Stewart’s 35-point performance
August 8, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (20-13, 9-7 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (25-8, 15-3 Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle faces the Chicago Sky after Breanna Stewart scored 35 points in the Storm's 89-81 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.
Aces spoil Sue Bird’s retirement party, topple Storm 89-81
August 8, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird was at the conclusion of her speech to the sold out crowd, nearly all of whom still remained, and decided — maybe hoped — this would not be the last time she would get to play in the city she's called home the past two decades.
Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in Seattle
August 6, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Now that a bit of time has passed, Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this would be her last season.
But the emotions that are likely to come when she plays what could be her final game in Seattle?
Seattle hosts Las Vegas following Stewart’s 33-point showing
August 6, 2022 GMTLas Vegas Aces (22-10, 13-3 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (20-12, 9-6 Western Conference)
Seattle; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle plays the Las Vegas Aces after Breanna Stewart scored 33 points in the Seattle Storm's 89-77 win over the Minnesota Lynx.
Stewart scores 33, Seattle beats Minnesota 89-77
August 4, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart had a season-high 33 points with eight rebounds and five assists, Jewell Loyd added 17 points and the Seattle Storm beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-77 on Wednesday night.
Seattle made its first four 3-pointers for a 12-0 lead and Stewart made the Storm’s sixth of the first quarter, in eight attempts, for a 23-9 advantage.
Seattle puts home win streak on the line against Minnesota
August 2, 2022 GMTMinnesota Lynx (12-19, 7-8 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (19-12, 8-6 Western Conference)
Seattle; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Storm play Minnesota.
Atkins scores 23 to help Mystics slip past Storm 78-75
July 31, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Ariel Atkins scored 23 points to help the Washington Mystics hold off the Seattle Storm 78-75 on Sunday.
Elena Delle Donne had 17 points for Washington (19-12) while Natasha Cloud scored 11 with 10 assists.
Stewart, Seattle set for matchup with Washington
July 31, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (19-11, 8-6 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (18-11, 9-6 Eastern Conference)
Washington; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Breanna Stewart leads Seattle into a matchup against Washington.
Stewart and the Storm visit the Mystics
July 29, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (18-11, 8-6 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (18-10, 9-6 Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 12 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm visit the Washington Mystics.
Sun spoil Bird’s final game in Connecticut, beat Storm 88-83
July 29, 2022 GMTUNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 19 points and the Connecticut Sun spoiled former UConn star Sue Bird’s final scheduled game in the state, beating the Seattle Storm 88-83 on Thursday night.
Sun beat Storm in Sue Bird’s final game in Connecticut
July 29, 2022 GMTUNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — It was officially Sue Bird Day in Connecticut on Thursday, but the former UConn star's last scheduled night playing in the state was spoiled by the Connecticut Sun.
Alyssa Thomas scored 19 points and dished out 11 assists to lead Connecticut over the Seattle Storm 88-83.
Seattle takes on Connecticut after Charles’ 27-point game
July 27, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (18-10, 8-6 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (19-9, 11-5 Eastern Conference)
Uncasville, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle takes on the Connecticut Sun after Tina Charles scored 27 points in the Storm's 82-72 win against the Atlanta Dream.
Charles tops 7,000 career points, Storm beat Dream 82-72
July 25, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Tina Charles scored 27 points to become the fourth player in WNBA history to top 7,000 for her career, and the Seattle Storm beat the Atlanta Dream 82-72 on Sunday.
Charles, who signed with Seattle (18-10) on June 28, added 15 rebounds for her second straight double-double.
Charles hits milestone in Storm’s 82-72 victory over Dream
July 25, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Tina Charles scored 27 points, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history to top 7,000 in a career, and the Seattle Storm beat the Atlanta Dream 82-72 on Sunday.
Charles, who signed with Seattle (18-10) on June 28, sank 9 of 13 shots — including 4 of 7 from 3-point range.
Seattle takes on Atlanta, looks for 5th straight home win
July 23, 2022 GMTAtlanta Dream (12-14, 4-11 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (17-10, 8-6 Western Conference)
Seattle; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Storm take on Atlanta.
Diggins-Smith outshines Bird, Taurasi; Mercury beats Storm
July 23, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a career-high 35 points, Diana Taurasi hit 6 of 10 from 3-point range and finished with 28 points and the Phoenix Mercury used a dominant fourth quarter to beat the Seattle Storm 94-78 Friday night.
Chicago wins 5th straight to clinch WNBA playoff spot
July 20, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Allie Quigley scored 18 points, Emma Meesseman had 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm 78-74 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.
Chicago looks for 20th win this season in matchup with Seattle
July 19, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (17-8, 8-5 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (19-6, 11-2 Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will try to earn its 20th victory this season when the Sky face the Seattle Storm.
Storm hand Fever ninth consecutive loss
July 18, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 25 points, Jewell Loyd and Tina Charles added 15 points apiece and the Seattle Storm beat Indiana 81-65 Sunday to extend the Fever’s losing streak to nine games.
Stewart hit 4 3s, scores 25 to help Storm beat Fever 81-65
July 18, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 25 points, Jewell Loyd and Tina Charles added 15 points apiece and the Seattle Storm beat Indiana 81-65 Sunday to extend the Fever's losing streak to nine games.
Plum scores 22, Gray adds 21; Aces beat Sun 91-83
July 17, 2022 GMTUNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 14 of her 22 points after halftime, Chelsea Gray tied her season highs with 21 points and nine assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 91-83 Sunday in a matchup between two of the top teams in the WNBA.
Top scorers square off in Seattle-Indiana matchup
July 16, 2022 GMTIndiana Fever (5-21, 2-13 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (16-8, 8-5 Western Conference)
Seattle; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Mitchell meet when Seattle hosts Indiana.
Jonquel Jones scores 21 points, Sun beat Dream 93-68
July 16, 2022 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 21 points and the Connecticut Sun never trailed in a 93-68 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Friday night.
Jones was 5 of 9 from the field, 2 of 3 from 3-point range and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line.
Stewart scores 15 in 2nd half, Storm beat Wings 83-74
July 12, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 15 of her 19 points in the second half and Ezi Magbegor had 13 points to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 83-74 on Tuesday.
Seattle (16-8) has won three games in a row and five of its last six, putting it in a virtual tie with the Las Vegas Aces (15-7) for second in the WNBA standings.
Stewart and Ogunbowale clash in Seattle-Dallas matchup
July 11, 2022 GMTDallas Wings (10-12, 5-8 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (15-8, 7-5 Western Conference)
Seattle; Tuesday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Breanna Stewart and Arike Ogunbowale meet when Seattle faces Dallas.
Breanna Stewart scores 23 points, Storm rout Sparks 106-69
July 8, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 19 of her 23 points in the first half and the Seattle Storm routed the Los Angeles Sparks 106-69 on Thursday night.
Parker leads Atlanta against Washington after 21-point game
July 6, 2022 GMTWashington Mystics (13-10) at Atlanta Dream (10-11)
College Park, Georgia; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta faces the Washington Mystics after Cheyenne Parker scored 21 points in the Atlanta Dream's 90-76 win against the Seattle Storm.
Ogwumike and Los Angeles face Stewart and the Storm
July 6, 2022 GMTSeattle Storm (13-8) at Los Angeles Sparks (10-11)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Nneka Ogwumike and Breanna Stewart meet when Los Angeles hosts Seattle. Ogwumike ranks fifth in the WNBA averaging 18.7 points per game and Stewart is first in the league averaging 21.3 points per game.